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Assemblies including plug devices, and related plug devices and methods

US10370129B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2015
Grant dateAug 6, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB02C17/22
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An assembly comprises a vessel comprising a shell exhibiting at least one opening extending therethrough, a structure covering an internal surface of the shell, and at least one plug device contacting the shell and the structure. The at least one plug device comprises a rigid body comprising a male connection structure longitudinally extending into the least one opening, and a base structure extending outwardly beyond a lateral periphery of the male connection structure and positioned longitudinally between the structure and the shell. A plug device for a milling application, and a method of plugging a component of an assembly are also described.

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